Background

Built in the Chubu area centering on Nagoya (the heart of Japan's aerospace industry), Centrair is a transport hub for local aerospace and automotive industries. In 2015, Centrair was delighted that Boeing chose to donate the historically significant first test plane, ZA001, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, to Greater Nagoya, which played such an important role in the manufacturing of the 787. Centrair is the only airport in the world from which both the 787 main wing and fuselage sections are flown to Boeing's final assembly plants in the U.S. on the Dreamlifter. It's significant because ZA001 is coming back to the place that literally gave it wings. The last flight of this airplane to Centrair is like a "homecoming" for ZA001. 

In order to commemorate this historical moment, Centrair decided to build a commercial complex to house ZA001 and create a Flight Park around it. "ZA001 carries all of our dreams and aspirations and has grown to symbolize the storied partnership between Boeing and Japan's outstanding aerospace industry."  - Masanao Tomozoe, CEO of Centrair. Through the exhibition, Centrair expects to raise interest in aerospace and contribute to this "next-generation industry" for the Greater Nagoya region. The airport also hopes that it will spur the imagination of the young people of Japan and the next generation of aerospace pioneers.

To bring this vision to life, teamLab, the world-renowned digital media studio, was commissioned to design and develop an awe-inspiring journey that highlights immersive learning, collaborative creativity and co-creation. The experience comprises nine hands-on exhibits, the crown jewel of which is Flight of Dreams, a dynamic audiovisual projection mapping show that uses cutting-edge immersive technology to the fullest.